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RM Bridge

Master bridge engineering

Bridge Design, Analysis, and Construction Software

Streamline massive analytical tasks and save time on complex engineering challenges by taking a more integrated approach in the design and construction of your bridge systems with RM Bridge. Perform bridge design, analysis, and construction simulation to determine resiliency during seismic and natural events and analyze rolling stock. Apply visual processes that quickly generate information from multiple disciplines to make reliable engineering decisions. You can also leverage intraoperability with OpenRoads and OpenBridge Modeler to visually determine how your proposed bridge impacts existing and proposed project elements. Visualize the positions, directions, and magnitudes of loads graphically.

RM Bridge is offered in three different versions so you can choose the version that's best for you:

RM Bridge is the basic application of the RM Bridge family. It is suitable for analysis, design, and load rating of concrete, steel, and timber bridges of all types, such as girder bridges, truss bridges, arch bridges, as well as, segmental bridges. It can be used for straight, curved, or skewed bridges. RM Bridge supports over 20 international design codes. The advanced analysis methods include static and linear dynamic analysis, soil-structure interaction, time-dependent creep, and shrinkage analysis. Address complex construction sequences with support for an unlimited number of construction stages.

RM Bridge Advanced extends RM Bridge capabilities to nonlinear analysis, FEM, pushover, and time-history analysis, as well as high speed rail analysis. It includes the specialized Balanced Cantilever tool for easier generation of construction sequences for segmental bridges and RM Cast tool for setting up segment geometry in the casting yard.

RM Bridge Enterprise is the premier version of RM Bridge and includes all of the RM capabilities. RM Bridge Enterprise extends RM Bridge Advanced capabilities to cable-stayed and suspension bridges. It also includes advanced hydrodynamic and wind analyses, as well as two specialized tools for advanced construction methods – Erection Control for shape adjustment during construction and Incremental Launching for building bridges overhead with no temporary support or false work.

Streamline bridge modeling, analysis, and load-rating for both existing and new bridges with an integrated toolset. Leverage various international design code specifications and rating methodologies for verification.

Design and analyze signature bridges of all types, classes, and materials, including cable-stayed, suspension, and arch bridges. Streamline massive analytical tasks and save time with software that can handle challenging engineering designs.

Intelligently manage your data and streamline the process of modeling, analysis, design code checking, detailed design reports, and automated drawings. Support everyday concrete bridges of all types, including precast and cast-in-place, reinforced, pre-tensioned, and post-tensioned. Support multiple design codes, including US AASHTO LRFD and LFD, Canadian CHBDC, and Indian IRC Working Stress and Limit States Design.

Evaluate high-speed rail impacts on any bridge with time dependent load, time dependent masses, and non-linear damping devices. Analyze transit events by using train and velocity data. Automatically consider a set of various load trains passing over the bridge at different speeds.

Consider, in detail, the influence of special construction techniques, and provide exact data on deformation states throughout the erection process. Leverage special construction procedures such as the incremental launching method, cantilever method, in-situ casting, and more.

Calculate aerodynamic coefficients and their derivatives for any bridge or pylon cross-section, eliminating the need for wind tunnel tests in preliminary design. Consider the aero-elastic behavior of the structure and the wind loading correlation with wind buffeting analysis in time domain on all bridge types, including floating suspension bridges. Perform a complete analysis of the combined wind and wave forces, as well as other time-dependent loads such as earthquake loads, moving loads, and wave loads.

Investigate the different stages in stage-wise construction – comparing results, detecting the relevant states, and producing result envelopes for proof checking. Account for creep, shrinkage, and relaxation and solve problems before construction begins.

Armando Rito Engenharia designed a modern, visually appealing cable-stayed bridge, drastically reducing travel time across the Catumbela River and serving as a symbol of peace and independence for the Angolan people.

As part of Louisiana’s I-49 North project, Finley Engineering Group, Inc. used Bentley software to design three precast segmental bridges simultaneously in less than a year, minimizing project delivery costs.

LCW Consult, SA uses Bentley’s bridge software to design a 3-kilometer, pre-stressed concrete viaduct with high ground clearance to connect district capitals across the Corgo River, saving time and money.

Modjeski and Masters, Inc. uses Bentley’s integrated bridge design software to quickly and efficiently redesign the Huey P. Long Bridge, widening the lanes and adding four new approaches, with minimal traffic disruption and economic impact on the community.